EDSS 60 Student Success Provincial Level

School of Academic Upgrading and Development

EDSS 60 Student Success, Provincial Level is for students to develop the learning skills, study strategies and self-awareness necessary for students to experience success as life-long learners.

 

This course qualifies for the BC Adult Graduation Diploma.

Notes:

See the ABE Articulation Handbook 2012/23 Edition at https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/

Accessibility Services Notice

Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.

Transfer Agreements

Course to Course transfer – YesBlock Transfer – Nobctransferguide.ca
Course Details
Total number of weeks15
Total Credits
Total Hours128
Typical hours per week breakdown
Lecture4
Lab (lab, field, computer)4.5

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify student expectations and responsibilities at the post-secondary level
  2. Describe the impact of returning to school on oneself and others
  3. Identify personal and learning supports and resources
  4. Identify self-regulation and metacognitive strategies
  5. Identify personal learning preferences, strengths, and weaknesses
  6. Implement specific strategies for goal setting and time management
  7. Implement specific reading strategies
  8. Implement specific notetaking strategies
  9. Implement specific memorization strategies
  10. Implement specific test-taking strategies
  11. Implement specific communication strategies in educational settings
  12. Describe the impact of physical and mental health on learning
  13. Write a research report

Teaching and Learning Approach

Academic Upgrading courses at Selkirk College build upon students’ life, education, and cultural experiences to develop subject-specific knowledge, awareness, practical skills, and study skills. The learning outcomes listed in this outline form the foundation of the course, and how thoroughly a student meets these outcomes determines their success. Course content integrates problem solving and critical thinking, while developing effective communication skills for the discipline and level. This course further enables students to meet the Program Outcomes for Academic Upgrading.

Learning Resources

Ellis, D. & Dawson, D. (2020). Becoming a master student (7th Can. ed.). Nelson Education Ltd. ISBN 978-0-17- 676600-9

Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered

1. Orientation 2. Introduction: Making Transitions 3. Chapter 1: First Steps 4. Chapter 2: Time 5. Chapter 3: Memory 6. Chapter 4: Reading 7. Chapter 5: Notes 8. Chapter 6: Tests 9. Chapter 7: Thinking (optional) OR Catch-up week 10. Chapter 8: Communicating 11. Chapter 9: Diversity 12. Chapter 10: Money (optional) OR catch-up week 13. Chapter 11: Health 14. Chapter 12: Next Steps 15. Research Project

Assessment

TitleLearning OutcomesValue
Chapter Assignments1-1270%
Research Report1310%
Final Exam1-1220%
Total100%

Grading Table

Standard Academic Upgrading Grading Table

Percentage Letter Grade
90-100 A+
85-89 A
80-84 A-
76-79 B+
72-75 B
68-71 B-
64-67 C+
60-63 C
55-59 C-
50-54 P
Non-completion or unsatisfactory performance NCG
No Credit Granted

See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.

Disclaimer

Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.